Which of the following statements is not a postulate of Dalton's atomic theory?
A)Each element is characterized by the mass of its atoms.
B)Atoms are composed of protons,neutrons,and electrons.
C)Chemical reactions only rearrange atomic combinations.
D)Elements are composed of atoms.

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Dalton's atomic theory did not include the concept of protons, neutrons, and electrons as these were not discovered until much later. Dalton's theory stated that atoms were indivisible, indestructible particles that made up all matter, and that each element was composed of identical atoms with unique masses.

Which of the Following Statements Is Not a Postulate of Dalton's